CDL Driver Merchandiser

Coca-Cola Bottlers (CONA Services); Monroe (LA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation within first 2

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance ($50,000)

401(k) match (50% on first 6%)

Tuition reimbursement (CDL tuition up)

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC in Monroe, LA is seeking a Delivery Merchandiser – SS Team 1 CDL to join a two-person route delivering, stocking, and merchandising products to retail outlets, with adherence to DOT rules.

This role requires a Class A CDL, strong safety culture, ability to read English, and excellent customer rapport. Company offers paid vacation, medical plan, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a Class A CDL and maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy.
• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 months related experience or training.
• PPE as required by position and compliance with safety policies.
• Regular and prompt attendance is essential.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Unload and transport products from the route truck to retail outlets.
• Merchandise and rotate products inside outlets to company standards.
• Set up merchandise and promotional displays.
• Communicate store-level issues to management.
• Comply with DOT rules for driving purposes.
• Safeguard company assets and maintain accurate truck inventory.
• Maintain rapport with customers and collect or pickup empty containers.

Skills

CDL

Delivery

Merchandising

DOT compliance

Safety

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Hand-held device

Job description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 4 am until complete; some weekends required

From $45,315 annually

Why you will love Coca-Cola UNITED?

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition – ask your Recruiter for details

Job Description

The Delivery Merchandiser – SS Team 1 CDL is a touch freight position and will be assigned to a 2-person route and will be responsible for delivering, stocking, merchandising shelves, racks and displays in assigned accounts by performing the following duties:

What your day will look like:

• Unloads and transports products from the route truck to retail outlets
• Responsible for merchandising and rotation of all product inside the outlet to company standards
• Sets up merchandise and sales promotion displays
• Communicates any store level issue to management
• Complies with DOT rules for driving purposes
• Responsible for safeguarding company assets
• Maintains rapport with customers
• Responsible for maintaining accurate truck inventory and monetary accountability.
• Collects or picks up empty containers or rejected/unsold merchandise
• Ability to work with a hand-held device
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum age 21 years old
• Class A CDL required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to operate a manual or motorized pallet jack.
• Must be able to drive a tandem-axle manual shift tractor.
• Ability to train all drivers on route responsibilities.
• Ability to coach on industry standards and terminologies.
• Ability to identify additional sales opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)

Requirement Frequency

Sit L

Stand C

Walk C

Bend F

Kneel/Squat F

Climb Stairs F

Crawling O

Overhead Reach F

Typing L

Vehicle Operation F

PPE/Special Clothing C

Grasp R

Push/Pull R

Fine Manipulation O

Lift up to 50 lbs F

Carry up to 50 lbs F

Pushing up to 50 lbs F

Pulling up to 50 lbs F

Exposure to Water L

Exposure to Chemicals O

Exposure to Weather C

Exposure to Noise F

CCBCU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Veteran friendly.